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How To Spot And Prevent Substance Abuse In Your Workforce

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45% of tech leaders surveyed use pain relief drugs like Codeine, Vicodin, and other morphine derivatives. According to a survey conducted by All Points North and Censuswide, 48% of tech leaders are regular users of controlled substances, taking them daily or almost daily. The pandemic has intensified substance use problems in the U.S,

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Don’t Skip That Work-From-Home Lunch Break—Here’s Why

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According to The Lunch Report, a survey of 1,000 workers nationwide in April 2022, “78% of workers agree that taking a lunch break away from their desks improves their job performance,” yet “1 in 10 employees never take a break away from their desks—and 70% eat while they work at least once a week.” But this isn’t how we are meant to eat.

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How Candidates And Managers Can Identify And Combat Age Discrimination

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According to a ResumeBuilder survey , nearly four in 10 hiring managers admit to reviewing applicants’ resumes with age bias. If they are limited, that should be enlightening information to an older worker, as health conditions become more common as we age. . Ask what the organization’s healthcare benefits look like upfront.

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How to Negotiate Severance: Tips and Strategies for the Modern Workforce

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According to a recent JustAnswer survey , “58% of people who received a severance package when laid off did not negotiate that package.” Kogut clarifies that employees are only “due” severance if it is promised in an employment contract, handbook or policy. Sho Dewan, career coach, founder and CEO of Workhap, and Merry A.

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8 Work-Life Balance Myths

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Policies that increase employee health and well-being, foster employee commitment and support families, positively impact everyone (employees; men and women, customers and clients, families and communities.) This includes elements of occupational health, counselling, financial and careers advice and also FLEXIBILITY.

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How To Successfully Combat Workplace Bullying And Harassment To Foster A Safe Work Environment

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Workplace bullying, according to the Workplace Bullying Institute, is repeated, health-harming mistreatment by one or more employees. Workplace bullying and harassment can happen in both in-person or remote workplaces, affecting the productivity and mental health of workers.

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The need to improve customer service in our schools

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For instance, staff handbooks should now include time limits for all school personnel to respond to voice mails and parent schoolwork requests. School districts can survey parents and students for suggestions. What do we do well and how can we improve the caliber of our schools need to be highlighted? photo by: Antony Adolf.